Author Question: All of the following statements are true about the elements of battery except: a. An act is ... (Read 7 times)

Jkov05 · **on:** Aug 3, 2018

All of the following statements are true about the elements of battery except:

a. An act is required.
b. Intent is required.
c. Harmful or offensive touching is required.
d. Causation is not required.

Question 2

Able takes a swing intending to strike Bob in the jaw. Bob ducks and Able's fist hits Connie. Connie sues Able for battery. Which statement is true?

a. Able will not be liable to Connie because he did not intend to strike Connie.
b. Able will not be liable to Connie because he acted as a reasonably prudent person toward Connie.
c. Able will be liable to Connie because he was grossly negligent.
d. Able will be liable to Connie because his intent to strike Bob is transferred to Connie.